Author: Rhys Gregory

At Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday, December 19th, Kalib Steven Facey, 19, and Philomena McDonagh, 35, were both convicted of murdering Damian Hill. Yesterday they were both sentenced to life in prison.Mr Hill, 39, was stabbed in Oakfield Street, Roath, at around 2.10am on Sunday, May 27. The father-of- two was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, but died of his injuries. Speaking after the hearing at Cardiff Crown Court earlier, Detective Inspector Debbie Zeraschi, of South Wales Police said: “As always, our thoughts are with all those who knew and loved Damian and who showed immense dignity during…

Detectives investigating the sudden death of a 17-year-old boy are repeating their warning about a potentially dangerous batch of morphine drugs which are believed to be in circulation. Zomorph – a morphine which can be prescribed for patients receiving palliative care – is being linked to the death of a 17 year-old boy from Treorchy and a number of recent hospital admissions. The drug is potentially fatal if taken without a prescription and advice from a healthcare professional. The Zomorph tablets are described as being half white and half transparent capsules, marked 100mg and holding beige granular substance, and come in…

COLEG CAMBRIA is at the centre of success for netball in Wales. Students at the college are achieving their goals by securing places in the Welsh and UK sides. Among them are Emily Martin, Maisie Williams and Mollie Underhill, who will represent the Welsh Colleges Squad on the national stage in 2019, having attended trials in Cardiff. Emily, 17, has already played for numerous top sides, including Manchester Thunder, combining her love of netball with BTEC in Sport at Deeside. She said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been chosen to represent the Welsh Colleges squad this season. “There are…

Philip George Andrews, 51, from Miskin Road in Trealaw, Tonypandy has been charged with the murder of a 46 year-old woman also from Trealaw. Andrews was arrested on Wednesday 19th December and taken to Merthyr Tydfil police station where he has been questioned by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team. He will appear before Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court today (Friday 21st December). Currently, South Wales Police is not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting occurrence number 1800477627.

Cardiff-based microbial and anti-microbial product developer, Genesis Biosciences, has appointed Admiral Cleaning Supplies as the sole UK distributor for its professional probiotic cleaning range, Evogen Professional.

The fund aims to increase access and opportunities for children and young people in Wales to learn new instruments and study music. It builds on initiatives such as Anthem and will offer opportunities to ensure the provision of high quality, universal access to musical education for all learners. [aoa id=”1″] £1.5million will be spent in 2018/19, with a further £1.5 million allocated for music services next year. This includes £1million per annum as agreed as part of the two-year budget agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru, and £0.5m as announced in yesterday’s final budget allocation. Local Authorities have…

This Christmas M&S has called on communities around the UK to nominate their local heroes to receive a surprise festive treat. Community ambassador Lilly Price (11) lives in Porth, Wales, and was nominated in recognition of her outstanding fundraising efforts. Lilly was nominated by her parents for her compassionate spirit. At just 11 years-old Lilly has taken on amazing fundraising challenges, including running 10 miles for Cancer Research, donating her hair for wigs and hiking the highest peak in Wales, Pen Y Fan, to raise funds for a community defibrillator. Her parents partnered with M&S for the top secret mission…

AS THE UK’s top 10 favourite Christmas films for 2018 are revealed, streaming sites are disrupting tradition, with the majority of Brits shunning DVDs in favour of streaming sites and two Netflix Originals in the top five this year.  [aoa id=”1″] According to a survey of 1,024 UK adults, carried out by LaptopsDirect.co.uk, an incredible 73% of those watching Christmas movies this year said that they’ll be getting their festive fix from streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. This is compared to only 27% who’ll be favouring the traditional method of heading out to buy a DVD…

Culinary Team Wales manager and pastry chef Toby Beevers is retiring from both positions after leading the team to silver and bronze medals at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg last month. [aoa id=”1″] Toby, who works for PSL Purchasing Systems and lives near Chester, has been a member of the Welsh team for 19 years and plans to carry on supporting the team in any way he can. He will continue to serve the Culinary Association of Wales as a director and treasurer. “I actually really enjoyed competing at the Culinary World Cup, but it’s time to stand down…

The people of the ancient market town of Montgomery have made it a festive season to remember this year by contributing to their first Live Advent Calendar. Every evening between December 1 and Christmas Eve, at 6.15pm, a door in the town opens and those gathered outside experience something related to Christmas for a few minutes in that doorway. Each evening, a group of more than 50 people gather around a door in expectancy, not knowing what will happen when it opens. Then bells are rung, the door is knocked on with a shepherd’s crook and there is a shout…